🎉 1 Year Sober : An Intentional Life

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  • Опубликовано: 13 май 2024
  • Unscripted and un edited, my take on a year without alcohol :)
    I hope you all have a healthy relationship with alcohol, but that hasn't always been the case for myself. I talk about how I used alcohol to help cope with grief so please be aware if this is a triggering subject for you.
    ‪@minimalismandmore‬ content includes topics such as minimalism, extreme minimalism, decluttering, floor sleeping, capsule wardrobes, intentional living, voluntary simplicity, travelling light, home tours and family life.
    Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT or SHARE if you would like me to make new content :-)

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  • @extrememinimalism
    @extrememinimalism 2 месяца назад +8

    Minimalism + soberity are basically the same thing, both about decluttering the excess and negativity x

    • @minimalismandmore
      @minimalismandmore  2 месяца назад +2

      Exactly! I didn't have room for that in my life no more so made space for better things 🙂

  • @garethedwards2883
    @garethedwards2883 2 месяца назад +8

    What a remarkable, strong young woman. An amazing video to put out there and I hope it helps other people

  • @adinaweiss
    @adinaweiss Месяц назад +1

  • @mahadewiiii
    @mahadewiiii 8 дней назад +1

    Congrats on one year sober! ❤ I’m also a non-drinker these days and there’s no looking back! 🥰

    • @minimalismandmore
      @minimalismandmore  8 дней назад

      @mahadewiiii It's amazing isn't it?! 🩷 428 days for me now as I've still not had a drink 😊 Without a "reason" to have one, I haven't bothered! I never needed a reason before this challenge lol

  • @jenniferlamberjack
    @jenniferlamberjack 2 месяца назад +4

    It’s so brave of you to share your experience to help others. And you’re right; minimalism definitely benefits other parts of our lives. May your channel grow to whatever you want it to be ♥️

  • @thisminimallife
    @thisminimallife 2 месяца назад +5

    You’re so brave sharing your story and congratulations on being sober for one year ❤

    • @thisminimallife
      @thisminimallife 2 месяца назад +1

      Also holidays on my own are awesome - I don’t have many friends and I’ve found making friends at my age very difficult. Parenting can be lonely 😞

    • @minimalismandmore
      @minimalismandmore  2 месяца назад +2

      Thank you 🩷 Friends are a tricky situation for parents for sure. Most parents don't have much time to socialise and when *we* do, it doesn't tie in with *their* schedules! That's why I try and enjoy life regardless, I will holiday on my own, go to gigs solo, the gym, anywhere really. It's like a muscle, the more you train it the easier it gets 💪😆 I've moved away from where I grew up so Most of my best friends I only see a couple of times a year

  • @Tipperary757
    @Tipperary757 Месяц назад +1

    Very helpful. I think it's helpful to also avoid heavy sugar + caffeine as substitutes.

    • @minimalismandmore
      @minimalismandmore  Месяц назад

      Thank you. I rarely have caffeine, I drink decaf tea and only occasionally have fizzy drinks. I've drastically cut back on the sugar this year as that's a goal I want to work on 😊

  • @traceyjane4288
    @traceyjane4288 День назад +1

    my need to drink Alcohol stopped when i had my son 18 years ago i just wanted to be alert all the time now i just dont even fancy it ! i think you have done so well x

  • @colleenhendley9602
    @colleenhendley9602 11 дней назад +1

    Great video! I was also having two drinks per night and have quit for a year now. You feel so much better every day! Congratulations 😃

    • @minimalismandmore
      @minimalismandmore  11 дней назад

      Thank you and a massive congratulations to you too! 👏 424 days and counting for me as still not had 1 after my 1 year anniversary 😁

  • @Angela-1974
    @Angela-1974 2 месяца назад +1

    Congrats on being sober 1 year 🎉 Sorry to hear about your sister 🤗❤️🙏 I go to gigs by myself, it's a bit awkward at first but once the band come on stage I just lose myself in the music 😁

    • @minimalismandmore
      @minimalismandmore  2 месяца назад +1

      Absolutely! I'd rather be a bit awkward than miss out on an amazing experience, I love live music 🎶 🩷

  • @julianaowens5945
    @julianaowens5945 2 месяца назад +1

    🎉❤ congratulations 👏🏾 proud of you and God bless you.

  • @tink268
    @tink268 Месяц назад +1

    Congratulations!!! This is amazing!!!

  • @melaniegodwin8791
    @melaniegodwin8791 2 месяца назад +3

    Congratulations on putting your health and well-being first. Your story makes me so proud of you, and I dont even know you😀

  • @paulines7146
    @paulines7146 2 месяца назад +3

    You are so strong and I’m sure your sister is very proud of you ❤️ Thank you for sharing your experience and being so vulnerable with us. I rarely drink because I don’t enjoy the taste of alcohol, but very often people try to make me drink because “otherwise it’s not fun” but nowadays I feel much more comfortable asking for non-alcoholic drinks or mocktails. The first times were awkward but now I guess people are used to the fact I prefer to drink sodas or juices. I also don’t have alcohol in my house because I used to buy bottles only for my guests. I find it easier to go to the restaurant so anyone can drink whatever they want, and if I host I ask people in advance what they want to drink, buy one bottle, and they take the bottle home with them when they leave. I also feel better knowing that my guests don’t drink too much when they visit me because the drive home is safer this way.

    • @minimalismandmore
      @minimalismandmore  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words 🩷 What a great way of hosting, that's a very considerate host, I bet they love taking the leftover alcohol home! It's very admirable that you don't drink even under pressure, there are some great mocktails out there now too which make it easier 🙂

  • @bernadettewinchester3169
    @bernadettewinchester3169 2 месяца назад +1

    Congrats! You did awesome, I’ve been cutting back and not having a couple every night. 👍

    • @minimalismandmore
      @minimalismandmore  2 месяца назад

      Thank you and well done to you also 👏 Its an easy habit to get into isn't it. Our health, sleep and finances will benefit from our choices 🤞🏻🩷

  • @beij7639
    @beij7639 2 месяца назад +4

    I’m completely feeling the same when I’m in the pub with friends, I don’t h hold a glass in my hand I feel really embarrassed. But i never enjoyed drinking so I don’t really care about what people think. I just have a glass of coke 🤭. I wonder if you would have time to make a video about your minimalist journey? What makes you to become a minimalist? Iv seen so many videos about this but never really see anyone can be as minimalist as you are. I’m in this journey since 5 years ago but it’s really hard when you live with people who are not.

    • @minimalismandmore
      @minimalismandmore  2 месяца назад +1

      Absolutely I will 🩷 It is easier for me as it's just myself and my Daughter, I think I would really struggle living with a partner now as I've been single for 8 years now and am set in my minimalist ways!

  • @lindawarner7046
    @lindawarner7046 2 месяца назад +3

    Love, love, love this video. You are such a brave girl to put this out. Thank you so much for sharing.❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @RC_17
    @RC_17 2 месяца назад +4

    Well done to you, great video😊so sorry to hear about your sister😰💔I’ve been sober over 3 years but I never really enjoyed alcohol before or drank much so I stopped completely. I would much rather a cup of tea☕️❤️

    • @minimalismandmore
      @minimalismandmore  2 месяца назад +2

      Thank you 🩷 I was the opposite, I really enjoyed it but I'd also much rather a cup of tea nowadays! 3 years is awesome, well done you

  • @sarahnewbold6104
    @sarahnewbold6104 2 месяца назад +1

    Congratulations on your journey so far 🥰 My addiction is sugar which I’ve just started on my journey to cut down excessive sugar in my diet we can do this 💪

    • @minimalismandmore
      @minimalismandmore  2 месяца назад

      Thank you 🩷 I've also started my sugar cut back recently, that's why my skin is so awful in this video, all the spots were coming out from eating clean for a week or so. I've done it before and lost 50lbs but that was years ago now and I've slowly piled it all back on 😔 We can do this!! 💪👍🏻

  • @sarahegibbs36
    @sarahegibbs36 2 месяца назад +2

    Thank you for sharing your brave story! I have “cut back” on alcohol, but have not completely quit for longer than a month. You are an inspiration to try❤

    • @minimalismandmore
      @minimalismandmore  2 месяца назад +1

      Please keep me updated how you get on if you try. I'd love to know 🩷

  • @michelleevans2445
    @michelleevans2445 2 месяца назад +1

    Congratulations!

  • @skincarefan7742
    @skincarefan7742 2 месяца назад +2

    Congratulations on a great achievement and you should feel very proud of yourself. You’re very brave telling your story. ❤

  • @julieknull2241
    @julieknull2241 2 месяца назад +2

    Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. So sorry for your loss of your sister.

  • @ashleighedwards9710
    @ashleighedwards9710 2 месяца назад +2

    Such a achievement well done 🥳
    Mum would be so proud of you sending you such a big hug 🥰 xx

    • @minimalismandmore
      @minimalismandmore  2 месяца назад +2

      Thanks Ash, can't believe it's been nearly 20 months already 🩷 Big hugs to you too xx

  • @sharonpeasland2898
    @sharonpeasland2898 2 месяца назад +2

    Such a lovely open and honest video❤ Very inspiring! I barely drink now as my body just can’t cope with it, even small amounts. I am contemplating giving it up totally, I mainly have it to calm my nerves on nights out and occasions as I can feel quite anxious and self conscious, but I think I am going to try more without x

    • @minimalismandmore
      @minimalismandmore  2 месяца назад +2

      Thank you Sharon. It was mainly those moments I missed it the most too but I got through them and even enjoyed them, it took some getting used to though! 🙂

    • @sharonpeasland2898
      @sharonpeasland2898 2 месяца назад

      Can I also ask where you got your black t shirt from please? I’m on the hunt for a couple and I am wondering what ones are best x

    • @minimalismandmore
      @minimalismandmore  2 месяца назад +1

      This is my long black maxi dress I'm wearing in the video which is in my wardrobe tour 🙂

  • @jomoore2510
    @jomoore2510 2 месяца назад +2

    This is a celebration! 🎉
    And inspiring!

    • @minimalismandmore
      @minimalismandmore  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you! Celebrated with a nice cup of tea and a trip to the park with my Daughter 😆🩷

    • @jomoore2510
      @jomoore2510 2 месяца назад +1

      @@minimalismandmore love it! And of course you shared your celebration with all of us!! I think I’ll have a cup of tea too☺️

  • @audreyd6725
    @audreyd6725 Месяц назад +1

    I am so so sorry ❤️ My minimalism journey also was sparked by losing a close loved one. It really inspired me to think of things beyond this life and hoarding up treasures in heaven instead of here on earth, where everything will eventually pass away.
    I am so happy to hear your journey of sobriety ❤️ hugs

    • @minimalismandmore
      @minimalismandmore  Месяц назад

      I'm so sorry for your loss also 🩷🫂 It certainly does make you treasure what is important in this life doesn't it...and it certainly isn't stuff! I was a minimalist before this point but it made me treasure experiences more, so I make a conscious effort to get outside in nature more, try new things and go outside of my comfort zone (like this channel!) and to try and see more of this beautiful world 🩷

  • @PaulaPlatt-iq7nz
    @PaulaPlatt-iq7nz 2 месяца назад +1

    Well done Kerrie. So proud of you. Your one of the strongest people I know. Love watching your videos 🥰❤ xxxx

    • @minimalismandmore
      @minimalismandmore  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you Paula, that means a lot 🩷 Come and visit me soon!! Xx

  • @milda0820
    @milda0820 2 месяца назад +2

    💖💖💖

  • @Jenjursnap
    @Jenjursnap 2 месяца назад +2

    Proud of you 🤍

  • @karengoodchild7510
    @karengoodchild7510 2 месяца назад +1

    X

  • @sorileathegreat
    @sorileathegreat 18 дней назад +1